Croatia Public Holidays 2027
Croatia observes 14 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 at a glance
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All holidays in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Jan 6 | Wednesday | Epiphany | Public |
| Jan 7 | Thursday | Orthodox Christmas | Optional |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | Shrove Tuesday | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | End of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr) | Optional |
| Mar 28 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 2 | Sunday | Orthodox Easter | Optional |
| May 3 | Monday | Orthodox Easter Monday | Optional |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 16 | Sunday | Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) | Optional |
| May 27 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Public |
| May 30 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Jun 22 | Tuesday | Anti-Fascist Struggle Day | Public |
| Jun 25 | Friday | Independence Day | Observance |
| Aug 5 | Thursday | Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and the Day of Croatian defenders | Public |
| Aug 15 | Sunday | Assumption | Public |
| Oct 2 | Saturday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Oct 11 | Monday | Yom Kippur | Optional |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Nov 18 | Thursday | Remembrance Day | Public |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Boxing Day | Public |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Croatia
Public holidays in Croatia are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Croatia have in 2027?
- Croatia has 14 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Croatia?
- The next public holiday in Croatia is New Year's Day on January 1, 2027.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Croatia?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Croatia close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.